Off Balance Feeling Which Started After Getting the Flu

[Sparkle92]

Hi all! Just a quick question. I've had tinnitus for 3 years but I got the flu 12 days ago and for 10 of those days, when I walk I feel off balance and while sitting I just feel off sometimes too.

It's not vertigo like the room is spinning, but just a little dizziness I guess you can say.

Anyone have any ideas if the flu can affect your middle ears?

I'm getting concerned since it's not going away. Thanks!

 

[Contrast]

there needs to be a channel for vestibular issues, this isn't a proper (other "health talk" issue)

if you have damaged hearing it is also likely one has compromised balance.

 

[Sparkle92]

Thanks for your input @Contrast, I appreciate it. Yeah maybe the flu just impacted my ears somehow since I do have hearing loss in my left ear. And you're right, there should be a channel for vestibular issues, it seems like a common thing

 

[DebInAustralia]

Hi all! Just a quick question. I've had tinnitus for 3 years but I got the flu 12 days ago and for 10 of those days, when I walk I feel off balance and while sitting I just feel off sometimes too.

It's not vertigo like the room is spinning, but just a little dizziness I guess you can say.

Anyone have any ideas if the flu can affect your middle ears?

I'm getting concerned since it's not going away. Thanks!

Flu can affect your middle ear.

I sometimes feel dizzy when I use my netipot for MARCoNS treatment (sinus sinus infection).

There are other causes of dizziness also such as hypertension etc, so if it persists, please see your GP.

 

[IAmCalifornia]

I had this. Get your vitamin and mineral levels checked.

Turned i had severely low vitamin D. Started supplementing with vitamin d and the dizzy off balance feeling went away. Tinnitus however remain.

Note: YMMV